GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
entitybeing
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tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude